The Mrs. doesnt allow Otis around the house when hes sozzled, so the jail became his second home. Long Way To Go by Alan Jackson. ). In a 1982 interview with Hubert Matson of theMassena Observer, Morrison recalled those performances. Here's What Happened to Aunt Bee from 'The Andy Griffith Show', Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Shining Like the Sun! When a local hotspot, The Pavilion (near Rouses Point on the shores of Lake Champlain) was filled to capacity, we stood outside among the cars and listened to the music. Almost a teetotaler. He was also employed at Long Lake West (now Sabattis), located four miles farther southwest. The children Kathleen (15), Bernadeen (13), Hal (11), and Glen (9) were enrolled in the Massena school system, where they would, in time, join in many activities that played a part in Hals future. While still voicing parts in many famous cartoons that he had begun doing in the 1960s, there were many new roles in series and specials during the 70s, 80s, and into the 90s. After Hal appeared in The Andy Griffith Show as lovable Otis Campbell, he discovered a world of typecasting and was sometimes irritated by people criticizing his character. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. He also invested his money well and lived beautifully. [1][2] While in Manila, he was made assistant manager of the enlisted men's club at the Far East Air Force (FEAF) headquarters. After graduation from high school, Smith worked . ), Photos: Hal Smith at WIBX (1940); Vivian Angstadt, Hals first wife and fellow WIBX employee (photo from 1936); Massena theater advertisement with special notice about Hal Smith (1950). Year should not be greater than current year. Smith had a cameo role as the Mayor of Boracho in The Great Race in 1965. 0 cemeteries found in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. In 1985, Hal voiced Norman Harper, a sick father of wife Jennifer Walters (voiced by D.J. He died on January 28, 1994 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA. I think it was a bit of a risky character because already in the 1960s Hollywood was starting to get a little sensitive about the idea of milking a persons alcoholism for humor. Hal Smith, born as Harold John Smith, is a well-known American actor. His father, Jay, born in Michigan, was a millwright who maintained and repaired equipment at a variety of locations. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Hal Smith (August 24, 1916 - January 28, 1994) played Otis Campbell on The Andy Griffith Show and the TV movie Return to Mayberry. 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Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. By 1948, he had played small movie roles, was a radio announcer on KIEV, and twice that summer played murderers in Paramount Television NetworksArmchair Detectiveseries. There is a problem with your email/password. The depth of his talent was considerable for his age: six months before his 21st birthday, he was advertised as "Hal Smith, the Jovial Master of Ceremonies and the Swingsters Rhythmic Organization That Make Dancing a Pleasure." Hal, whose name never became recognizable, was certainly a favorite whenever he showed up on television or a film,or you heard his voice as Winnie the Poo, Elmer Fudd, a Flintstone character or one of literally hundreds of other characters. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Hal continued taking acting roles, but more and more was performing as a singer. The accompanying program literature said he had been in show business for 43 years, and described him as a pioneer in the field of broadcasting, having been active in the media for 28 years.. In later years, he used the character "Otis Campbell" in Mothers Against Drunk Driving ads. One fascinating fact about Hal was that he never had an alcoholic drink. Smith also voiced the Disney cartoon character Goofy after Pinto Colvig died in 1967. He was previously married to Vivian M. Angstadt. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Forbes estimated in 2015 that their fortune is worth roughly $3.4 billion. Oops, we were unable to send the email. I cant keep back the tears., Reporter Leonard Princes comment in theMassena Observersaid it all: It was like old home week in Massena. Im sure my boy knows this is show business, Smith said.. Folks back home followed his career, watching for him in local theaters when movies likeMa and Pa Kettle at the County Fairwere playing, and on television shows likeI Married JoanandOzzie and Harriet. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Family members linked to this person will appear here. In 1963, he voiced Dr. Todd Goodheart, Belly Laguna, and Dr. Harold John Smith was born on August 24, 1916, in Petoskey, Michigan, though most of his early life was actually spent living in Massena, New York. "My son Terry was with me. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. This account has been disabled. This is a carousel with slides. Glen and Hal often sang and played roles in different acts of each play. ForHal Smithand his siblings, there always seemed to be a new act in the works. This browser does not support getting your location. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Smith was an activist and photojournalist whose 45-year career at The World-Herald spanned the civil rights movement. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? I didnt know if they thought I was an actor or a drunk, said Hal Smith. Smith was also very active working in television commercials as various characters. When she was 18, Hals sister Bernadeen presented the Follies of 1932 in the local opera house in January, a show that included the Smith children singing and dancing. They sometimes thought I was a real drunk. So Id pay a guy $18 to take my KIEV shift for the day. Try again later. 1977. It was without a doubt one of the greatest days of his life. They said they were letting me in on the ground floor. In April 1946, shortly after being discharged from the service, Hal headed for California with plenty of talent and a recommendation from a friend he had met during the pre-war days in Utica Arnold Stoltz, an actor-turned-show-business-executive for PRC Pictures. What kind of outlaw are you going to turn out to be? he said, and when Hal said he had played with the band, his father replied, Dont let it happen again.. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. He also did voices for the Hong Kong Phooey series. He played recurring roles on the TV series "I Married Joan" (as Charlie Henderson), "Jefferson Drum" (as Hickey), "Green Acres" (as Horace Colby), "The Rounders" (as Orville), "The Lucy Show" (as Mr. Weber) and "Judd for the Defense" (as Dr. Corelli). All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Also in 1969, he appeared in the Petticoat Junction episode "The Great Race". Resend Activation Email. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. A system error has occurred. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Hal was then given a role inStars Over Texas, another PRC movie in which he didnt star, but was the comedy lead. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. In December 1935, Smith scored another important radio gig, appearing again on CFLC in Prescott to perform Hungarian music with friends Buck Murphy on piano, Steve Dudash on violin, and Hal singing. He was also much slimmer, having shed the extra weight that the character once carried. The more I worked the broker I got.. Finally, one day a kid asked Terry, Is your dad Otis? He was also the voice of Cosgoode Creeps, Asa Shanks, the Farmer and Mr. Greenway, on Scooby-Doo, Where are You!. (A nod goes to Tracy Negus Robertson, whom Jill and I met when we were guests at TAUNY in Canton in early December. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. But Otis also served a more specific purpose. Try again later. The following year, Jay found work about 20 miles northwest, at Alcoa Aluminum in Massena, where the Smiths settled into a home at 12 Brighton Street and became part of the community. According to his manager, Smith suffered a heart attack at his home and passed away while listening to a radio drama, the very type of show he worked on before breaking into television in the 1950s. Hal Smith's date of birth was August 24, 1916, and he passed away on January 28, 1994. I hate you. Hal said to him, Wait a minute, what do you mean? He explained to Hal that his brother became an alcoholic after seeing Otis drunk on an episode of The Andy Griffith Show. I knew very little about Smith except that he had initially been a radio personality in Buffalo, NY. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? From 1936 to 1943, he was known as an "impersonator, vocalist, musician" during his dis jockey days at the radio station WIBX in Utica, New York. I did a little bit of everything.. The boys made a number of appearances and often sang between acts of stage plays. Remember Paul Lynde as Uncle Arthur on Bewitched? I never had been seen drinking on camera. He was one of two tenors in the school choir. Its called The Price of Fame, where he had talked to Hal Smith and got this information., Continues Allan, Becoming a success in Hollywood can be a blessing or a curse to personalities portraying characters. Others were surprised to see me walking the street, said Hal in a 1991 interview. Terry Jay Smith (1950 - 1998) Photos: 12 Records: 218 Born in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA on 07 JUL 1950 to Harold John Smith and Vivian Marie Angstadt. June, 1915. Henry Flatt and Undercover Dukes Part Two", Lion / Newscaster / Piccadilly Dilly, Narrator, Eddie / additional voices, Narrator / Narrator, Naughty Pine, Ronald Rugged / Mr. Bringling / additional voices, Goliath / John Hansen / Pastor Miller / Johnathan Reed / additional voices, Gunner, Engineer Taurus, Narrator, Professor Mace, Various others, Dr. Todd Goodheart / Belly Laguna / Dr. Come on over. Terry Jay Smith (1950-1998) - Find A Grave Memorial terry smith son of hal smith - gordoschicken.com Married for more than 50 years, soulmates Hal and Louise Smith are all. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. You can always change this later in your Account settings. We have set your language to Despite the fact that he had been in show business all his life and performed nearly nonstop since leaving high school, Hals next quarter-century of life alone would have constituted an excellent career for any actor. He joined the newly formed Massena High School choir, and in November, when the school band played on radio station CFLC (in Prescott, Ontario, opposite Ogdensburg on the St. Lawrence River), Hal was the solo vocalist. Muses Daniel, Broadly speaking, Otis the drunk was one of several comedic characters orbiting around Andy, the nominal straight man. Jay was known among his coworkers as very funny, entertaining, and a great story teller, traits that he may well have passed on to his children, who seemed to love an audience. I just wanted to mention that, because one of the stories Im fixing to tell you about is actually related to that. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Being an avid flyer, Smith enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces in 1943 and was stationed in the Philippines with the Army's Special Services Division. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. I want you to do this, the actor recalled. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. And then theres Hal Smith, who brought Otis Campbell (aka Otis the Drunk) to life on The Andy Griffith Show, but he was only in 32 out of 249 episodes of that show. Hal may be gone, but he will certainly live on at least as long as The Andy Griffith Show does, being an important part of it no matter how few episodes he actually appeared in. [1] As such, he was responsible for planning and directing shows for the entertainment of his fellow troops. Another title,Terror in the Adirondacks: The True Story of Serial Killer Robert F. Garrow, was a regional best-seller for four years running. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. You arent amateurs anymore, they told us., He added that he started singing with bands when he was 14, which didnt exactly thrill his parents, but he emphasized to them how much he wanted to be in show business. After the carnival, Hal joined the traveling troupe for a Toronto performance before heading off to stops that included London, Moscow, and Hawaii. The complete biography of Hal Smith AKA Mayberry's Otis (the town drunk) Campbell- A Life Well Lived. Terry graduated from Sapulpa High. But if Otis Campbell were mentioned, many would instantly recall Mayberrys affable town drunk fromThe Andy Griffith Show. Terry Smith, Make Up Department: The Last Starfighter. They come up to you and they want to hug you. This wonderful, extensive biography of Hal Smith by Lawrence P. Gooley is outstanding. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Failed to remove flower. He is credited in over 300 film and television productions, and was best known for his role as Otis Campbell, the town drunk on CBS's The Andy Griffith Show and for voicing Owl in the first four original Winnie the Pooh shorts (the first three of which were combined into the feature film The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh) and later The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. But it was not an easy time, and his future in show biz was hardly certain. Along with numerous other voice roles, he appeared in shows likeThe Odd Couple,Little House on the Prairie,Fantasy Island,The Brady Bunch,Highway to Heaven,Sesame Street,Hollywood Squares, andThe Streets of San Francisco. Because of concerns about portraying excessive drinking as somehow acceptable, Otis had become an ice-cream-truck driver. Besides singing, he could play guitar, drums, and the piano, skills that were utilized in his earliest shows titled Hal Smith and Organ, and Hal Smith Sings. My family and I are still talking about it and will for many years. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. After a stay at Lake Placid while touring the Adirondacks, they returned to work at WIBX. In 1950, he and his second wife, Louise (Curtis), had a son, Terry. In December of that year, he was one of three regional radio personalities chosen to provide entertainment at the fabulous Stanwix Hall in Rome, New York, which billed him as Radios Man of a Thousand Voices., Next:Hal Smith, Part 3. For the next couple of years, he continued performing in plays and sang at every opportunity. It pays well and you never get a hangover.. Next:Hal Smith, Part 2. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. This is how Utahs The Daily Herald viewed his early years in a 1970 profile: Smith has been involved in virtually all aspects of show business except the circus. Gund. After his service, he stopped off briefly in New York, but, still wanting to sing, decided to move to California, where he began working for a radio station. He was also very active with doing voices in 1980s; he was Sludge in The Smurfs, Goofy in Mickey's Christmas Carol, in Disney's DuckTales he did the voices of Scrooge McDuck's rival Flintheart Glomgold and the absent-minded scientist Gyro Gearloose and in Frog And Toad are Friends and Frog And Toad Together he also did the voice of Toad. Learn more about merges. His very presence in the jail and his ready access to the keys reminded viewers of Mayberrys essential benevolence. Just like Barney having the one bullet that he wasnt supposed to actually use, and Aunt Bee showing up at lunchtime with a picnic basket full of food. He died on 11 October 1998, at the age of 48, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States. By coincidence, Harold John Smith is the given name of another star from the early days of television Jay Silverheels, an Ontario native who played Tonto inThe Lone Rangerseries. As Hal told it, he arrived home at 11 p.m. after the gig, and his dad read him the riot act. [4] He was the third of four children and he had three siblings: two older sisters, Kathleen (1912-2005) and Bernadeen (1914-2002) and one younger brother, Glenford Glen (1918-2003). In Manila, he was made assistant manager of the enlisted mens club at the Far East Air Force (FEAF) headquarters. Heres something I wrote inAndy & Don:Hal was more than a running gag. It was Hals feeling that he played Otis as a town drunk with dignity. In 1946 he had a small role in the film Stars Over Texas, followed by another 17 roles throughout the 1950s, most of which were uncredited though he was thrilled to be getting the work anyway. However, what brings a smile to everyones face was Smiths turn as Otis Campbell, the affable town drunk of Mayberry. There was a great book published called More Than Otis, No Bull!, A Salute to Hollywood Actor Hal J. Smith. In a peek at the future,Ozzie and Harrietfeatured him twice as a drunken character. They lived in Coinjock for more than two years, visiting family in the Adirondacks at least once annually before returning to the region in 1906, when Jay was hired by A. Augustus Low as superintendent of his mill at Horseshoe, southwest of Tupper Lake. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Please enter your email and password to sign in. [2] He was discharged from the service in 1946 as a Sergeant and was awarded the American Campaign Medal, the AsiaticPacific Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal and the Philippine Liberation Medal. In 1967, he played John Wilson in the 1967 episode "The Man Who Didn't Want Gold" of the syndicated Western series Death Valley Days and Mr. Weber in The Lucy Show. Though his character was never seen drinking or drunk, by the end of the episode, he makes an oath to himself to stop drinking and reform. From 1964 to 1966, he was the voice of Yappee in the Hanna-Barbera cartoon shorts Yippee, Yappee and Yahooey. He was discharged in 1946, moving then to Hollywood. Terry Jay Smith 1950 - 1998. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? In Hals case, he continues. (In private life he had become an avid flyer, so the army air force seemed an apt choice.). Search above to list available cemeteries. Hal Smith (1916-1994) - Find a Grave Memorial. Mausoleum, main entrance level, Eternal Light Corridor, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1866/hal-smith. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Thanks, Tracy! Hal Smith was the opposite of his character. Hal Smiths remark when it was concluded: I was never more exhausted or more happy in my whole life, this with tears trickling down his face., Hal thanked everyone repeatedly, and followed up with a letter to Town Supervisor Walter Bayer after returning to California. Later I bought the music and owned the band for a year in a half. In April of the same year, the PTA sponsored a circus act as a stage production, with dozens of cast members led by Hal Smith as ringmaster. The Yawn Patrol was the name of his WIBX show, on which he sang songs, accompanied himself on the piano and anything else he could possibly do. He was entertaining around [the area] back then. . He was beloved for that role, but what most people dont seem to realize is that he was only in 11 of the 274 episodes produced. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. That concept was epitomized by a North Country man who attained great fame in Hollywood, but to his great credit never forgot the home folks and to their credit, the home folks never forgot him. There was an error deleting this problem. He had also been a TV regular for the past year on a very popular show,The Ruggles, which had the same effect: the more he worked, the more work came his way. cemeteries found in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. . Actor. I do a show on the average of once every three weeks and I think thats good. . [8], After his wife died in 1992, Smith's own health began to deteriorate rapidly. The big change came as he was working on a Glendale, California radio station when a friend named Tom Harmon asked him to be the announcer on his TV show, Here Comes Harmon. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Harold John Smith[3] (August 24, 1916 January 28, 1994) was an American actor. aluminum from the local plant; a visit to the hospital, where he entertained patients; an autograph session at a vacant store transformed by area merchants into a replica of the Mayberry jail; all-day limousine service; band music at several venues; the theater playing movies that Hal appeared in, and autographs for each attendee; a reunion with old schoolmates; induction as a member of the St. Regis Indians; and at the Highland Hotel that night, Hal appeared in the floor show. Bloated Toes unusual business model was featured inPublishers Weeklyin April 2011. He was not a teetotaler, as some websites indicate he was simply a very good actor. Following Louises death, Hal began developing health problems. based on information from your browser. In 1943, he joined the United States Army Air Forces, Special Services Unit, serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II and was highly decorated. His film . He played Jug Gunderson, a moonshiner that helped the Cannonball train win the aforementioned race. His latest efforts were well received, filling the new FEAF outdoor theater to capacity. According to the book: Space Patrol, missions of daring in the name of early television, "It's rumored that Gene Roddenberry was a huge fan of the show and patterned Star Trek's engineer, Mr. Scott, after McCloud's Scottish sidekick, Taurus". This browser does not support getting your location. He started attending Mayberry reunions, he says, did national Mothers Against Drunk Driving commercials, charity shows and signed autographs. According to longtime friends Andy Griffith and Don Knotts, he did not drink in real life. Thank you for the many hours of hard work you put in to make it a success. A COUNTRY HIGH. The only time I ever drank anything was when they made me a sobering drink. Throughout the run of The Andy Griffith Show Smith was plagued with restaurant bartenders and fans offering him free alcoholic drinks and he always turned them down. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Deeply moved, he replied, All that I can say is thank you. He will be most fondly remembered as "Otis Campbell," the lovable "town drunk" on the television series "Andy Griffith Show" from 1960 to 1969. Now thats star power! GREAT NEWS! From 1959 till 1975, he provided the voices for Goliath, Davey's dad and many other characters in Davey and Goliath. 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